menneskekunnskap
Syllables
men-nes-ke-kun-n-skap
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛnːəˌskɛkʊnːskap/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
menneske, kun + skap
The word 'menneskekunnskap' is divided into six syllables: men-nes-ke-kun-n-skap. It's a compound noun with stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with a rare instance of a single nasal consonant forming a syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Understanding of human nature; insight into people's behavior and motivations.
Human understanding, knowledge of people
“Han har stor menneskekunnskap.”
“Menneskekunnskap er viktig i ledelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('men').
Syllables
men — Open syllable, initial consonant and vowel.. nes — Closed syllable, consonant cluster and vowel.. ke — Open syllable, consonant and vowel.. kun — Closed syllable, consonant and vowel.. n — Syllabic nasal, single consonant forming a syllable.. skap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster and vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
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Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving consonants without a following vowel.
Syllabic Nasals
Allow single nasal consonants to form syllables.
- The single 'n' forming a syllable is a minor exception, but permissible in Norwegian.
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